The following sealed bids were received in response to the subject solicitation:

Supplier Bid Amount

TLC Diversified, Inc., Palmetto, Florida                               $1,598,777.00

Wharton-Smith, Inc., Sanford, Florida                                  $1,647,000.00

Prime Construction Inc., Orlando, Florida                            $1,707,900.00

The project will consist, of furnishing and installing a new compressed air mixing system in the process basins at Water Conserv II Water Reclamation Facility, including a new compressor building, new compressors, equipment pads, air piping, and repairs to the existing aeration diffuser system.

The Procurement and Contracts Division and Public Works Department have evaluated the bids and recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, TLC Diversified of Palmetto, Florida, for the Conserv II WRF Nutrient Treatment Enhancement: Process Basin Mixer Improvements project in the amount of $1,598,777.00.

The bids were reviewed by the M/WBE office for compliance with the program.  TLC Diversified M/WBE Participation Plan for this contract is as follows:

Approval of award to TLC Diversified, Inc. and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into an agreement with TLC Diversified, Inc., as indicated above in the amount of $1,598,777.00 subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.